I-80 Wbl over Laramie River
FairAlbany County, Wyoming · Laramie Marginal · Structure no. AXK
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,845
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Wbl over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,845 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,783 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Wbl over Laramie River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-80 Wbl over Laramie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over Laramie River carry?
About 9,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Wbl over Laramie River?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Wbl over Laramie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.